Reports that the Hammers made a £8m bid Manchester United for Tom Cleverly are simply not true. The chairman’s son Jack Sullivan took to twitter to confirm West Ham have not made a bid and Tom  Cleverly will not be coming to West ham. The rumour surfaced earlier this afternoon on the Internet after a commercial sport radio station made the claim through one of their reporters.

Barcelona’s Alex Song is believed to be in talks with the Irons as the club attempt to sign the former Arsenal midfielder on a year’s loan deal.

Sam Allardyce’s half assurances that he expected no departures from the club before the window closes look a little frail this morning.

West Ham are today bracing themselves for a fresh move from Hull to grab Mohammed Diame.

James Collins has targeted the away match at Hull on Monday September 15 for his return.

West Ham are gearing up for a frantic last four days to the summer transfer window with a central defender believed to be at the top of the wanted list.